Indian naval vessels arrived at Mombasa port September 25 as part of an extended training mission across the South West Indian Ocean Region. Four ships from the First Training Squadron docked at the Kenyan facility after previous stops in Seychelles, Mauritius, La Reunion and Mozambique. Senior naval officers met with Major General Paul Owuor Otieno, Kenya's Navy Commander, for strategic discussions aboard INS Shardul.
The deployment includes joint exercises, professional exchanges and community engagement activities between both maritime forces. Personnel will participate in Maritime Partnership Exercises and Passage Exercises during the visit. Combined musical performances and yoga sessions will strengthen cultural bonds between the navies. The mission supports MAHASAGAR, India's regional security and growth initiative for enhanced maritime cooperation.
The deployment includes joint exercises, professional exchanges and community engagement activities between both maritime forces. Personnel will participate in Maritime Partnership Exercises and Passage Exercises during the visit. Combined musical performances and yoga sessions will strengthen cultural bonds between the navies. The mission supports MAHASAGAR, India's regional security and growth initiative for enhanced maritime cooperation.
